Grab a friend, take a picnic, go for a walk,
...and enjoy taking a moment to sit on our new benches!
A surprise awaits you when you walk to three properties owned by the Francestown Land Trust (FLT); Rand Brook Forest, Schott Brennan Falls Reserve and Collins Brook Headwaters.
Very comfortable wood benches have been put in place at three special locations for folks in our community to enjoy. FLT Board members, along with volunteer David Gleason, recently completed a fun project collaborating with volunteers and donors to provide community benches overlooking the forests, meadows, mountains and wetland ponds which are such an important part of the fabric of Francestown.
The bench at the 514-acre Rand Brook Forest overlooks a large meadow and the Lyndeborough mountain range, and is well worth a round trip 2-mile hike with a place to rest in the beauty of natural surroundings. The 149-acre Schott Brennan Falls Reserve’s new bench is situated overlooking Schott’s Pond, and only a short walk beyond is Brennan Falls which is particularly lovely in the spring. The bench at Collin’s Brook Headwaters, a 100-acre parcel , sits overlooking a pond just a short walk from the road, and is accessible to all ages.
Grab a friend, take a picnic, go for a walk, and enjoy taking a moment to sit on our new benches!
Resurgence of Bald Eagles in New Hampshire
JOAN HANCHETT NATURE SERIES
Come Join Us on Friday November 7 at 6:30PM at the Francestown Town Hall to hear about how the Bald Eagle has rallied from a serious decline in population in the 1940’s to a point of respectable numbers. We’ll learn about the dramatic Bald Eagle population recovery in New Hampshire and the management efforts and partnerships that have helped eagles.
Chris Martin has been a raptor biologist for NH Audubon for more than three decades. His work focuses on recovery of the state’s endangered and threatened raptors in close collaboration with NH Fish & Game. He recruits, trains, and supervises an enthusiastic corps of NH Audubon volunteer field observers who monitor these species all across the state.
The Joan Hanchett Nature Series is a free program for adults and children of all ages. It is sponsored by Francestown Land Trust, George Holmes Bixby Library, The Francestown News, and the Francestown Conservation Commission.
COME JOIN US “OUT IN THE FOREST”!
The Francestown Land Trust (FLT) and Conservation Commission (FCC) often work together to protect our town’s natural resources. The transformative effects of nature can be powerful, and we want the Special Places we treasure to be here for future generations to enjoy.
In previous years, FLT and FCC have collaborated to produce monthly pieces in The Francestown News; highlighting these Special Places and why they matter. This year we are collaborating again and are offering two series of programs:
“Exploring our Trails” is an opportunity for folks to get to know many of the trails on conserved land in and around Francestown. Participation in these “Exploring our Trails” hikes ranges from 6-20 people, some of whom are seasoned hikers and many who are new to hiking or new to our trails. Hikes are organized by representatives of FLT and FCC.
“Lessons in the Forest”is a new educational series, focused on enjoying nature through learning about specific topics. We are holding walks to scout for wildflowers, identify trees, and explore the cellar holes of Lost Village in Francestown. Walks are led by knowledgeable guides.
Programs will be posted as Flyers about Francestown (Post Office, Town Office, Library and kiosk outside the library). If you miss a program, you’ll have a chance to read about it afterwards in The Francestown News and on the FLT website.
You can also ask to be added to an email list for notification at info@francestownlandtrust.org. Title your email “Requesting notification about programs” and include your name, email address, and telephone number.
In addition to trail maps and other news, you can get information on our two websites: francestownlandtrust.org and francestownnh.org/conservation-commission.
Conserving and enjoying our Special Places is part of a long-term plan to protect our community’s rural character and quality of life. It’s a new year and we can’t wait to get back to more Special Places with you!
